Ventura Marathon
Ventura Marathon: fast, gently downhill half to the Pacific.
Race Date
Feb 21, 2027
Location
Ventura, CA
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, February 21, 2027
- Location
- Ventura, California
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Point to Point
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 15,867
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
Now in its 14th edition, the Ventura Marathon draws ~1,500 runners from 35 states each February. With a median field of 1,528 finishers and ~18% returning year after year, it's a beloved SoCal institution. The USATF-certified point-to-point course drops gently downhill from Ventura toward the coast, offering perfect conditions for PRs and BQ attempts.
Runners tackle a fast, paved route under cool February skies (averaging 45–63°F) with low humidity and light winds. The net downhill profile and smooth roads make this a magnet for first-timers and veterans alike, all chasing fast times. Post-race, the free tech shirt and community atmosphere round out a well-organized event that keeps runners coming back.
Race-provided description
Join us for the 13th edition of the Ventura Marathon. Both the Half and Full Marathon are Point to Point Downhill Races with the full marathon being one of the top BQ races in the State and Country. Please go to www.VenturaMarathon.com for all of the information.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, February 21, 2027
Start Time
6:30 AM
Giveaway
Free Event Tech Shirt
Start Location
Ventura, Ventura, CA, 93001
Course Info
Course Type
Point to Point
Terrain
road
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
Runner Favorite9014 years running
~1,528 finishers a year
shrinking
18% returning runners
USATF certified · 5 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 35 states
winner 1:03:40
typical high 63°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
45°
Afternoon (High)
63°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.2"
Precipitation
12 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 15,867 finishers actually crossed the line across 14 years.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
15,867
Median time
1:59:24
Latest turnout
1,528
States
47
Turnout by year
2018–2026
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Ventura Marathon?
The Ventura Marathon is held on Sunday, February 21, 2027, starting at 6:30 AM.
Where does the Ventura Marathon take place?
It takes place in Ventura, California.
What distances does the Ventura Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Ventura Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Ventura Marathon is a rolling hills, point to point course.
How many people run the Ventura Marathon?
HalfRuns has finish records for 15,867 runners who have completed the Ventura Marathon.
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